Running a background check is now considered a standard part of the pre-employment screening process. And while they are important and worthwhile in all fields, they are especially important when vetting cyber security candidates. If this is not a part of your recruitment process already, you are exposing your company and your clients to an… Read more »
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5 Things You Are Doing Today that are Preventing You From Getting a Job Offer
If you have been struggling to find a job, you might be your own worst enemy. Certain behaviors and character traits raise red flags for employers, and you may be impeding your hiring eligibility without even knowing it. Take some time for self reflection and look for these five characteristics. You Don’t Stand Out… Read more »
Are Your All-Stars Thinking of Leaving? Three Ways to Retain Your Top Accountants
The competition for top talent is fierce. Companies actively court the best and brightest because they have a significantly greater impact on the success of an organization than someone from the rank and file. In essence, these professionals are in the driver’s seat of their career, and they can jump between companies and assignments at… Read more »
Corporate Influence Sparks New Debate in the Open Source Community
Silicon Valley has long been a funnel for astounding amounts of venture capital financing. In the year 2000, upstart investors poured $9 million into the region’s tech companies in a single quarter. That was in the halycon days before the dot com bubble burst, but venture capitalists remain just as committed to Silicon Valley as… Read more »
The “Human Factor” of Cyber Security – Part 3
We have been writing for several weeks now about the human rather than technological side of cyber security. In part one we described ways to effectively train staff about cyber security. In part two we told you about the kinds of human errors that invite cyber security risks. In this third and final section, we’d… Read more »
The Squires Group, Inc. Announces Five New Hires
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 17, 2015) – The Squires Group, Inc. (TSGi) today announced the hiring of five new team members – Berry Sprague as an Account Manager, DelVenus Sanders as an Accounting Specialist, Jessica Point-du-Jour as a Resource Management Assistant, Julie Kreidel as a Resource Manager and Rachel Miller as a Contracts Assistant. Berry Sprague… Read more »
Venture Capitalists Remain Committed to Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley has long been a funnel for astounding amounts of venture capital financing. In the year 2000, upstart investors poured $9 million into the region’s tech companies in a single quarter. That was in the halycon days before the dot com bubble burst, but venture capitalists remain just as committed to Silicon Valley as… Read more »
In The Perfect Space – iPad Winner Announced
Congratulations to Jim Bauman who is the second winner of our In The Perfect SpaceSM iPad drawing. Jim visited our website and was interested in knowing more about how we help people find great jobs. So, he clicked the link to our mini-site – which showcases our In The Perfect Space methodology. This mini-site is designed… Read more »
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As we mentioned in our previous Gazette, we have started building a compilation of articles to help with a variety of career tips and to also provide talent solutions advice for our clients. Here are some recent blog posts that others have found interesting: Be Careful What You Tweet | Monitoring Your Social Footprint The… Read more »
Recipe Corner – Chicken Orzo Salad
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) pkg. orzo pasta, cooked 2 whole chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped cucumber, optional 2 cups halved grapes, red or green seedless ½ cup sliced almonds, toasting the almonds is optional Salt and pepper to taste Combine all of the above and toss with dressing.… Read more »